Liberian Girl
◊Michael Jackson Lyrics
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(I love you too-I want you too-my love)
Liberian girl
You came and you changed my world
A love so brand new
Liberian girl
You came and you changed my world
Liberian girl
You know that you came
And you changed my world
Just like in the movies
With two lovers in a scene
And she says
"Do you love me"
And he says so endlessly
"I love you, Liberian girl"
(Naku penda piya-naku taka piya-mpenziwe)
(I love you too-I want you too-my love)
Liberian girl
More precious than any pearl
Your love so complete
Liberian girl
You kiss me then,
Ooh, the world
You do this to me
Liberian girl
You know that you came
And you changed my world
Just like in the movies
With two lovers in a scene
And she says
"Do you love me"
And he says so endlessly
"I love you, Liberian girl"
(Naku penda piya-naku taka piya-mpenziwe)
(I love you too-I want you too-my love)
Liberian girl
You know that you came
And you changed my world
I wait for the day
When you have to say
"I do"
And I'll smile and say it too,
I love you, Liberian girl, all the time
(Girl)
I love you liberian girl, all the time
(Girl)
I love you liberian girl, all the time
(Girl)
I love you liberian girl, all the time
(Girl)
I love you
I love you baby
(Girl)
I want you
I love you baby
(Girl)
Ooh! I love you baby, I want you baby, ooh!
(Girl)
The song "Liberian Girl" by Michael Jackson is a beautiful tribute to a woman from Liberia who the singer fell in love with. The song speaks of the transformative power of this love, how it has changed Jackson's life forever. He compares it to a movie scene where two lovers express their love for each other in an endlessly romantic way. Jackson sings about the intensity of the love he feels for this woman, describing her as more precious than any pearl and confessing his love for her in the chorus. The lyrics are so heartfelt and genuine that it's easy to understand why it was so popular with listeners.
The song was written by Michael Jackson and was released in 1989 as the ninth single from Jackson's album "Bad." The video for the song was directed by Jim Yukich and features appearances by several famous actresses, including Olivia Newton-John, Whoopi Goldberg, and Rosanna Arquette. The video was shot entirely in black and white and was one of the most expensive music videos ever made at the time, costing over $1,000,000.
Line by Line Meaning
Liberian girl
The singer is addressing a woman from Liberia.
You came and you changed my world
The woman has had a profound impact on the singer's life.
A love so brand new
The love between the singer and the Liberian girl is fresh and exciting.
A feeling so true
The love between the artist and the Liberian girl is genuine and authentic.
More precious than any pearl
The woman is highly valued by the artist.
Your love so complete
The love the singer receives from the Liberian girl is whole and fulfilling.
You kiss me then, Ooh, the world
The woman's affections have a profound effect on the singer.
I wait for the day
When you have to say
"I do"
And I'll smile and say it too,
I love you, Liberian girl, all the time
The artist is hopeful for the future when they can be married, and reaffirms their love for the woman.
I love you liberian girl, all the time (Girl)
I want you
I love you baby
(Girl)
Ooh! I love you baby, I want you baby, ooh!
The artist repeatedly professes their love and desire for the Liberian girl.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL JACKSON
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